Landmark NCAA settlement transforms college sports: Georgia schools to pay athletes directly
The NCAA settlement allows schools, including those in Georgia, to directly pay student-athletes, marking a significant shift from the traditional amateur model in college sports.
The NCAA settlement allows schools, including those in Georgia, to directly pay student-athletes, marking a significant shift from the traditional amateur model in college sports.
Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Former IRS employee awaits promised payout amid federal downsizing led by Elon Musk
A former IRS employee in Atlanta has not received her promised early retirement payout after accepting an offer under a federal downsizing initiative reportedly led by Elon Musk and his team.
A former IRS employee in Atlanta has not received her promised early retirement payout after accepting an offer under a federal downsizing initiative reportedly led by Elon Musk and his team.
Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Alpharetta holding public meetings to discuss 2026 millage rate proposal
Three public meetings have been scheduled to allow Alpharetta residents to voice their opinions on the proposed property tax increase.
Three public meetings have been scheduled to allow Alpharetta residents to voice their opinions on the proposed property tax increase.
Procter & Gamble cutting up to 7,000 jobs amid tariffs, consumer uncertainty
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Retirement account balances dip in 1st quarter, but savers keep contributing
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Study finds half of Americans are experiencing 'financial FOMO'
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
Social Security Fairness Act: Where the expanded benefits stand
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.
Tipping culture is "out of control," more Americans say in annual poll
Tip creep? A majority of U.S. adults said they have a negative view of tipping, according to a 2025 survey. Here's who typically gets the most – and least – tips.
Tip creep? A majority of U.S. adults said they have a negative view of tipping, according to a 2025 survey. Here's who typically gets the most – and least – tips.
Home sellers outnumber buyers by record amount: What that means for prices
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
Here are the states where people have the highest income in 2025, study
A new study finds that residents in these states are earning more money than others. See where your area ranks.
A new study finds that residents in these states are earning more money than others. See where your area ranks.
Dollar General sales hit record $10.4B, outlook raised amid inflation
Dollar General reported record quarterly sales of $10.44 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
Dollar General reported record quarterly sales of $10.44 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
Georgia tax rebate: Refund checks should start being issued this week
Good news for some Georgia taxpayers - the much-anticipated tax rebate checks should start arriving this week.
Good news for some Georgia taxpayers - the much-anticipated tax rebate checks should start arriving this week.
Disney cuts hundreds of TV and film jobs amid streaming expansion
The layoffs affect marketing, casting and corporate operations as Disney expands ESPN's streaming platform.
The layoffs affect marketing, casting and corporate operations as Disney expands ESPN's streaming platform.
Can Trump fix the national debt? GOP senators, investors and even Elon Musk have doubts
The president is touting his massive tax breaks bill to repair the U.S. debt, but some are expressing concerns if his legislation can actually trim the nation's deficit.
The president is touting his massive tax breaks bill to repair the U.S. debt, but some are expressing concerns if his legislation can actually trim the nation's deficit.
IRS tax refund: Here's when you can expect your payment
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
Here's what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most, researchers say
A recent Vanguard survey found what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most – and it isn’t a high salary or million-dollar assets.
A recent Vanguard survey found what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most – and it isn’t a high salary or million-dollar assets.
Solo travelers pay more than groups for economy flights: report
Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.
Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.